Huawei Pura X Max vs Huawei Y8s
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Huawei Y8s (2020) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 32/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 336,905); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y8s doesn't; the Huawei Y8s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Huawei Y8s
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 229g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Huawei Y8s, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 38 points higher (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei Y8s (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei Y8s (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y8s is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Huawei Y8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1222 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Y8s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y8s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Y8s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Huawei Y8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei Y8s by 525.5% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Y8s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (77/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei Y8s (81/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei Y8s (55/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (72/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y8s is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s by 38 points (70/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Huawei Y8s — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Y8s is a better fit for everyday use.